Apple’s Early Prime Day Sale Is Live. We Found the Best Deals on MacBooks, iPads and AirPods
Apple gear is among some of the best across a whole range of categories, and it regularly finds a home on our lists of the best products around right now. There are plenty of reasons for that, including Apple’s latest devices coming equipped with speedy chips, gorgeous displays and incredible battery life. However, Apple discounts are normally few and far between. With rising costs, it’s wise to pay less for even excellent tech. That’s why we looked through early Amazon Prime Day deals on Apple tech, and our findings are bound to have something on your wish list for less.
Prime Day gets underway on June 23, but there are already some deals to be found. Amazon isn’t the only one offering discounts, either, with Best Buy and Walmart are both getting in on the act as well. But don’t worry because CNET’s deal experts are keeping tabs on all of the best deals so you can save on your next Apple purchase. Whether it’s a new Mac or a pair of wireless earbuds, there’s a deal for everyone.
Best Prime Day Apple Deals
At just $180, this is the lowest price we’ve seen AirPods Pro 3 sell for. With a sleek design, solid sound, and top-notch noise-canceling capabilities, it’s no surprise that our experts have named the AirPods Pro 3 as the overall best wireless earbuds of 2026.
Apple’s brand-new AirPods Max 2 headphones look and sound great. They sport improved ANC and come in five colors. Note that the purple color will cost you an extra $10, though.
The latest non-Pro AirPods with active noise cancellation, which earned CNET’s Editors Choice award and our best open earbuds nod, are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant, perfect for all your adventures. Even the spatial audio works with compatible content in supported apps.
This Apple Pencil Pro is $30 off and pairs perfectly with your compatible iPads to draw, take notes and more. This Pro version is more precise and uses gestures and haptic feedback for a better user experience. Plus, it attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.
- Apple iPad Pro M5 (11-inch, 256GB): $900 (save $99): A true laptop replacement, this tablet is fast and more than capable of handling top-tier games and apps.
- Apple iPad Pro M5 (13-inch, 512GB): $1,200 (save $99): With a large 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, this iPad Pro is the biggest and best tablet Apple has ever made.
- Apple iPad Air M3 (11-inch 128GB): $499 (save $100): This may not be the latest model, but the M3 chip is still extremely capable and plenty fast enough for most people.
- Apple iPad Air M4 (11-inch, 128GB): $559 (save $40). This is the latest iPad Air with the M4 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support. Choose from four colors when buying yours.
- Apple MacBook Air M5 (15-inch, 512GB/16GB): $1,150 (save $149): With its large 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the M5 MacBook Air is the closest thing you’ll find to a MacBook Pro without buying one.
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro (14-inch, 1TB/24GB): $2,035 (save $164): With an upgrade to the M4 Pro and extra RAM, this 14-inch MacBook Pro is great for gaming and more.
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro (16-inch, 1TB/24GB): $2,492 (save $207): Laptops don’t come much bigger than Apple’s 16.2-inch MacBook Pro, and with an M5 Pro, it has the performance to match.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm): $700 (save $99). The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is stylish, sleek, and perfect for tracking your summer fitness goals.
Best Prime Day Apple accessory deals
The AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. Thanks to improvements in fit, sound quality, noise cancellation and battery life, they’re well worth the upgrade.
Does Apple offer Prime Day sales?
It’s important to note that while the Apple Store doesn’t run sales for the June Prime Day (and rarely offers discounts outside of educational promos), deals on Apple devices and accessories can be found from authorized retailers, including Amazon.
The best deals typically accompany major events, such as a major holiday, some of which are approaching. There are plenty of retailers offering discounted Apple products, including Best Buy and Walmart, making it an excellent time to shop for Apple devices on sale. If you’re looking to spend less, try forgoing the latest releases. You’ll find bigger discounts on previous-generation models or refurbished devices.
How does CNET select the best Prime Day deals?
Our team of expert shoppers and deal hunters has spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We’ve become good at weeding out scams and superficial deals on tech of every kind, so you see only the best offers, including Apple deals.
At CNET, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We review the price history for that product to ensure that no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount appear more substantial than it actually is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for deeply discounted items. Upgrading your tech can be a big investment, and the discount won’t be worthwhile if you don’t get enough mileage out of it.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal is likely short-lived or limited to remaining stock, we’ll let you know upfront — so you’re not disappointed if you check back later and find it’s gone.
How to keep up with the best Prime Day sales
There are many ways to ensure you get the latest scoop on Prime Day offers. The CNET Deals team covers all the best price drops, discounts and deals every day from across the web, highlighting the best offers. We’ll be tracking all the major retailers’ sales around June Prime Day and sharing the promotions you need to hear about. There are plenty of ways to hear from us.
One option is to bookmark CNET.com/deals to check out our latest coverage. You can also subscribe to our CNET Cheapskate newsletter for a daily digest of deals delivered to your inbox. Another great option is to sign up for CNET Deals text alerts for curated deals during major shopping events. Remember to add CNET as a preferred Google source on Chrome so you won’t miss any of CNET’s expert tech coverage. Our deals team continually scopes out the best available offers to help ensure that the purchases you make all year round are at the lowest price.